Top American General warns Al-Shabaab
Gen Stephen Townsend who commands U.S military operations in Africa, inspects the guard of honour on his visit to Somalia. Photo courtesy of AFRICOM
What you need to know:
- The Al-Shabaab has carried out attacks in and outside Somalia with the bloody external attacks in Kenya and Uganda.
- In 2010, the insurgents attacked Uganda and killed at least 76 people in twin bombings in Lugogo and Kabalagala.
The Commander of the United States Africa Command, Gen Stephen Townsend, has warned the Somali insurgents Al-Shabaab that USA will pursue and disrupt their operations relentlessly.
According to the statement issued by the U.S army, the General who commands U.S military operations in Africa with headquarters in Germany, is visiting the horn of Africa.
“Terrorists need to know we shall pursue them relentlessly to disrupt and degrade them today and prevent their spread tomorrow,” said Gen Townsend.
“As long as terrorists threaten and try to impose their extreme beliefs on the people and their government, they will not be able to sleep peacefully,” he added.
The Al-Shabaab has carried out attacks in and outside Somalia with the bloody external attacks in Kenya and Uganda.
In 2010, the insurgents attacked Uganda and killed at least 76 people in twin bombings in Lugogo and Kabalagala.
“Al-Shabaab, and ISIS, are threats to our African partners, to U.S. interests in East Africa as well as to the U.S. homeland. They possess the desire and intent to attack the U.S,” Gen Townsend said.
“Due to the persistent pressure our campaign puts on al-Shabaab and ISIS, we believe they lack the actual plan now,” he added.
